Corporate Solicitor – Birmingham

Overview

In this role you will join a top UK law firm’s corporate team to handle transactional work for clients in the education sector. You will build trusted adviser relationships, manage a varied caseload, and contribute to high-profile matters. The position offers a friendly, supportive environment with clear career development. It suits a commercially minded corporate lawyer seeking a fresh culture or a move from in-house, with opportunities to shape education-focused corporate work. You will work hybrid in Birmingham and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• advise clients on corporate transactions within the education sector
• manage a varied caseload and high-profile matters
• build and maintain trusted adviser relationships with clients
• deliver commercial, client-focused corporate solutions
• collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deal execution

Key requirements

• 2+ years PQE in corporate law
• commercially minded with appetite for transactional work
• experience in education sector is welcome but not essential
• strong client service and relationship-building skills
• able to work in a hybrid Birmingham environment

• client service orientation
• relationship building
• commercial mindset
• corporate transactions
• due diligence
• negotiation and drafting of transactional documents

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